Relates to requiring certain town and village justices be admitted to practice law in the state; requires town and village justices in a town or village with a high arraignment volume be admitted to practice law in New York state for at least five years as of the date they commence the duties of office; provides the determination of a town or village with a high arraignment volume shall be made by the office of court administration in consultation with the division of criminal justice services.

Statutes affected:
A1358: 31 town law, 3-301 village law
A1358A: 31 town law, 3-301 village law
A1358B: 31 town law, 3-301 village law
A1358C: 31 town law, 3-301 village law